Just got back from seeing this Ken Loach film and have never been so moved by a piece of cinematography in my life. I recomend it to anyone with an interest in the history of the last century and no it's not a recruiting film for the IRA as one halfwit reporter called it in his review. He must think it's still the 1920's and King George the 5th is still on the throne, so more up to date than a lot of the staff on the Daily Mail. Short synopsys. Ireland 1919: workers from field and country unite to form volunteer guerrilla armies to face the ruthless 'Black and Tan' squads that are being shipped from Britain to block Ireland's bid for independence. Driven by a deep sense of duty and a love for his country, Damien abandons his burgeoning career as a doctor and joins his brother, Teddy, in a dangerous and violent fight for freedom. As the freedom fighters' bold tactics bring the British to breaking point, both sides finally agree to a treaty to end the bloodshed. But despite the apparent victory, civil war erupts and families who fought side by side find themselves pitted against one another as sworn enemies, putting their loyalties to the ultimate test.
